HAND THERAPY

The trip was a great experience. Being able to see how orthopedic trauma and congenital hand pathology presents in a developing world expands my knowledge of my field. This aspect also reinforced to me the importance of continued support and education for the developing world to enhance the care and treatment of all individuals with the most effective and current treatments.”

-HVO Hand Therapy Volunteer to Nicaragua, 2011

READY TO VOLUNTEER?

There are multiple steps to the placement process and often more than one approval is required. The process varies slightly from country-to-country and project-to-project. We strive to make this process as quick as possible but potential volunteers should be aware that final approval can take several months.

ACTIVE PROJECTS

Kumasi, Ghana – Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH)
Volunteers will work with physiotherapists, hand surgeons, residents and fellows to train on current standards of treatment in hand therapy intervention. Training will be a combination of didactic and clinical instruction methods in the clinic. Hand therapists are encouraged to go in pairs and welcome to collaborate with hand surgeons when possible. HVO will recruit two teams of two volunteers per year.